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How Qatar Accommodated for its Growing Christian Community

Category: Newsfeed

Author: Leyelle Mosallam

Publication Date: 15/9/2021

Source: Arab America

Like all countries within the Arabian peninsula, Qatar’s native population is predominantly Muslim and Islam is the country’s official religion. But, over the last two decades, Qatar has experienced a strong influx of expatriates, many of whom are practicing Christians from South Asia, most notably the Philippines, Southern India, Europe, the Americas, and a few Middle East North African countries. These expatriate Christians living in Qatar used to gather discreetly in their homes or schools to pray and attend religious services. But, when Qatar opened its first church in 2008 and began construction for a large church complex, many Christians living in Qatar were finally able to recognize a central place of worship.

Iraq's Christians continue to fight for a place in society

Category: Newsfeed

Author: Sofia Nitti

Publication Date: 14/9/2021

Source: The New Arab

Six months after Pope Francis' visit, Iraqi Christians say nothing has changed. But despite emptying churches and sectarian violence, some remain hopeful for political progress.

“We’ve seen many visits from heads of state and delegations in the last years. Each time it’s a lot of promises, and each time it ends there, without anything concrete after”.

Mosul Christians and Muslims celebrate the reopening of the Archbishop’s See

Category: Newsfeed

Publication Date: 9/9/2021

Source: Asia News

After several dark and horrific years under the Islamic State (IS) group, Mosul has now turned the page. A new chapter is being written in the history of “the city, its people, especially the young,” said Archbishop Najib Mikhael Moussa, at the helm of the Diocese of Mosul since 2019, in today’s inauguration of the Archbishop’s See.